NBA Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies (4-7) vs. New York Knicks (6-3)

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Venue & Game Information

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Tip-off: 7:30 p.m. ET

Broadcast: FDSS / NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies:

Brandon Clarke (Achilles) – out

Ty Jerome (ankle) – out

Depth issues in frontcourt impacting rotations

New York Knicks:

No major injuries reported; full rotation expected

Team Recent Form

Memphis Grizzlies:

10th in Western Conference

Lost 114–100 to Oklahoma City in last outing

Averaging 113.7 points per game, allowing 118.6 points per game

Road record: 1–2

New York Knicks:

4th in Eastern Conference

Defeated Brooklyn Nets 134–98 in last game

Averaging 120.6 points per game, allowing 111.9 points per game

Home record: 6–0

Player Matchups

Grizzlies:

Ja Morant – 19.2 PPG, 7.9 APG, team’s offensive engine

Jaren Jackson Jr. – 17.0 PPG, rim protection and spacing

Santi Aldama – 12.0 PPG, versatile forward

Knicks:

Jalen Brunson – 27.2 PPG, elite shot creator

Karl-Anthony Towns – 20.7 PPG, 12.7 RPG, interior dominance

OG Anunoby – 19 points vs. Nets, defensive stopper

📈 Series History

Knicks have won four straight meetings vs. Memphis

Knicks lead recent head-to-head 6–4 over last 10 games

Last meeting: Knicks won 114–113 at FedExForum

Betting Trends

Knicks: 6–0 at home, 4-game win streak, strong ATS record at MSG

Grizzlies: 3–7 in last 10 games, offense inconsistent, poor shooting (43.8% FG)

Under has hit in multiple Grizzlies games due to offensive struggles

Predicted Score: Knicks 118 – Grizzlies 105

Summary: Expect the Knicks to control this matchup at Madison Square Garden. With Brunson and Towns leading a balanced attack and Memphis missing key depth pieces, New York’s home dominance should continue. The betting value leans toward Knicks covering the spread and the Under hitting.

Game Odds

Memphis Grizzlies          233.5

New York Knicks               – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, November 10, 2025

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